Oral contraceptive pills may harm women’s brains and emotion regulation, study shows
More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives (OCs), with combined OCs (COCs) being the most common type.
While COCs are known for their...
1 in 10 women develop high blood pressure after giving birth
A new study reveals that one in ten women without a history of hypertension may develop high blood pressure up to a year after...
Excess weight gain during pregnancy linked to higher risk of early death
A new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and published in The Lancet has found...
Combining painkiller with morning-after pill prevents pregnancy more effectively
A groundbreaking study conducted by a collaborative research team has revealed an innovative approach to enhance the effectiveness of the morning-after pill (oral emergency...
A longer reproduction life may protect brain health in women
In a revelation that promises to cast new light on our understanding of cerebral small vessel disease and its relation to hormonal exposure, a...
Infertility and pregnancy loss linked to higher stroke risk in women
A large-scale study published in The BMJ has shown that women with a history of infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth are at an elevated risk...
Scientists find a better way for postpartum birth control
When it comes to birth control after pregnancy, people usually think of condoms or birth control pills.
However, a new study from UC Davis Health...
7 things to know about dental care during your pregnancy
What do your teeth and gums have to do with pregnancy?
Plenty, says Stephanie Young, M.D., an obstetrician gynecologist at the University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander...
Why pregnancy timing could affect breast cancer risk
The Mystery of Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. While we know some things that can...
Size of the mother and father can affect the risk of having a ‘big’...
Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, have discovered that if you or your partner were "big" babies at birth, there is a significantly...